Associate Director – Planning for Major Hyperscale Data Centre

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Associate Director (Planning) to lead the planning and project‑controls function on a flagship hyperscale data centre programme in central London. You will drive integrated project planning, programme controls and delivery strategy across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment with key milestones, commissioning requirements, cost objectives and client expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the master programme from pre‑construction through commissioning, client handover and operational readiness.
• Develop and maintain fully integrated, resource‑loaded programmes using Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject and MS Project.
• Lead planning and project controls across construction, M&E, commissioning and client workstreams.
• Drive Earned Value Management, progress measurement and programme performance reporting.
• Conduct risk‑based schedule analysis, time‑impact assessments and mitigation planning.
• Collaborate with project directors, commercial teams, consultants, subcontractors and client stakeholders to maintain programme integrity.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering large‑scale, technically complex data‑centre or mission‑critical projects.
• Strong understanding of complex M&E packages, commissioning processes and live programme environments.
• Commercially astute with ability to balance cost, schedule and quality objectives.

Required skills

• Primavera P6
• Asta Powerproject
• Microsoft Project
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Risk‑based schedule analysis and time‑impact assessments
• HV/LV distribution systems
• UPS and generator systems
• CRAH/CRAC cooling systems
• BMS integration

What we offer

• Highly competitive salary package
• Performance bonus
• Car allowance
• Travel expenses
• Comprehensive benefits